Author: Chris Pickering
Unit: Genetics
Lesson #4
Title: Genetics: What About the Children?!?!
Lesson Overview
The students will work all class period in pairs on their family tree assignment.

Objectives
1. Students will complete the family tree part of their inquiry assignment.

Materials
Poster Board
Markers
Colored Pencils
Rulers
Construction Paper
Scissors
Glue

Learning Materials

Safety Issues
Be careful with scissors.

Instruction

Opening
To start the class I will ask if there are any questions on the project. (10 minutes)

Learning Activities
Students will separate into their pairs and will be given the remaining time of the period to work on their inquiry assignment. (1 hour)
Closing
I will wrap up telling the students to help clean up the mess. I will then tell them that their reflection is due the next class and that we will be learning about pedigrees and codominance next class. I will also take questions about what is expected for homework.

Assessment
Family tree is to be handed in with punnet squares.

Homework
Students will be required to write a 1-2 page reflection on the family tree project. There will be guiding questions for the students to answer.

Additional Notes